22-year-old student found dead

22-year-old student found dead at NTU's Hive building



A 22-year-old Nanyang Technological University (NTU) student was found dead on Monday (Jan 21) morning at The Hive. (Photo: Ng Lian Cheong/8World)

A 22-year-old Nanyang Technological University (NTU) student was found dead on Monday morning (Jan 21) at the foot of a building on the university's campus.

The student's body was discovered at about 6.25am, and emergency services were called, said NTU Associate Provost for Student Life, Professor Kwok Kian Woon.

The police said they were informed at about 6.45am to an unnatural death at 52 Nanyang Avenue. NTU's The Hive, a learning hub for its students, is located at the address.

The man was found lying motionless at the foot of the building and pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene, the police said, adding that investigations are ongoing.

Prof Kwok said the university is assisting the police in their investigation.

"We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a precious member of the NTU family," he said in a media statement. "We are in touch with the family of the deceased and NTU will do all it can to support them during this difficult time.

"In the meantime, we ask for everyone’s respect and understanding for his family and friends."

NTU said those affected by the incident can contact counsellors at its University Wellbeing Centre at 6790 4462 or studentwellbeing@ntu.edu.sg.

Source: CNA/na(cy)